Textile Fragment with a Repeating Pattern of Interlocked Tulips and Poppies
Flag of IranIslamic ArtTextiles-Brocadesca. 1628–58

Textile Fragment with a Repeating Pattern of Interlocked Tulips and Poppies is a textiles-brocades from India or Iran created in ca. 1628–58 using silk, metal-wrapped thread; plain weave, brocaded measuring Textile: H. 27 1/2 in. (69.9 cm) W. 29 1/2 in… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumSilk, metal-wrapped thread; plain weave, brocaded
DimensionsTextile: H. 27 1/2 in. (69.9 cm) W. 29 1/2 in. (74.9 cm) Mount: H. 31 3/16 in. (79.2 cm) W. 33 1/4 in. (84.5 cm) D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm) Wt. 22 lbs. (10 kg)
ClassificationTextiles-Brocades
DepartmentIslamic Art
Credit LineThe Alice and Nasli Heeramaneck Collection, Gift of Alice Heeramaneck, 1982
Dateca. 1628–58

Historical Context

Geography

Origin: India or Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Textile Fragment with a Repeating Pattern of Interlocked Tulips and Poppies?

Textile Fragment with a Repeating Pattern of Interlocked Tulips and Poppies is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Textile Fragment with a Repeating Pattern of Interlocked Tulips and Poppies created?

Textile Fragment with a Repeating Pattern of Interlocked Tulips and Poppies dates to ca. 1628–58.

What material is Textile Fragment with a Repeating Pattern of Interlocked Tulips and Poppies made from?

Textile Fragment with a Repeating Pattern of Interlocked Tulips and Poppies is crafted from silk, metal-wrapped thread; plain weave, brocaded.

Where does Textile Fragment with a Repeating Pattern of Interlocked Tulips and Poppies originate?

Textile Fragment with a Repeating Pattern of Interlocked Tulips and Poppies originates from India or Iran.

Is Textile Fragment with a Repeating Pattern of Interlocked Tulips and Poppies in the public domain?

Textile Fragment with a Repeating Pattern of Interlocked Tulips and Poppies is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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